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Pence says all states and territories are in the process of reopening

Monday, Vice President Mike Pence (R) said that all states and U.S. territories are in the process of reopening their economies. Pence made the comment in a teleconference with members of the Heritage Foundation. The Vice President provided an overview on the national level and then took questions and answers from participants. Heritage Foundation President … Continued
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June 16, 2020
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You should consider voting absentee this summer

The Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff Elections are still scheduled to take place on July 14th, and many voters are understandably concerned about trying to vote while Alabama is seeing record numbers of new cases of the coronavirus. Part of Alabama’s recent spike in cases of COVID-19 is the result of Memorial Day events where … Continued
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June 16, 2020

Alabama’s surge in COVID-19 cases troubling, UAB doctors say

Alabama’s surge in COVID-19 cases is stressing hospitals and, if the rise in cases continues, could put all patients in jeopardy, doctors at UAB Hospital said on Monday.  Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of UAB’s infectious diseases division, said during a press briefing Monday that the state continues to see record-breaking numbers of new coronavirus cases. … Continued
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June 15, 2020
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How has Alabama done reopening its economy post COVID-19 shutdown?

Alabama has partially reopened the state’s economy after a COVID-19 shutdown. How has that worked out? Bluntly, re-opening Alabama’s economy has not worked out well and may become disastrous. Our lack of leadership, of planning and of resolve to do what is right has left us with too many sick, too many dead, and too … Continued
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June 15, 2020

Palmer Introduces bill to protect 2020 FSA funds

Thursday, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) introduced legislation that would protect Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Typically, FSA money must be used by the end of a calendar year, but due to widespread closures of healthcare and childcare facilities during recent shelter-in-place orders, many individuals might have to forfeit unused 2020 funds. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) has … Continued
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June 15, 2020